Grace Valmadrid

Global Business Director at Giftpack

🍟 My responsibilities at Giftpack?

I lead the Business team, overseeing its performance and guiding them toward our KPIs. I am also responsible for other critical roles such as policy formulation, planning and forecasting, and financial and management reporting.

⛩ What is your vision for Giftpack?

I would like Giftpack to offer more innovative solutions and become the go-to platform for gifting.

🦀 What is the best part of working at Giftpack?

I'm new to everything!

🏆 What's my definition of success?

Success is about not allowing my shortcomings and fears to hold me back.

🥕 What motivates you

Goals, targets, and deadlines. Great results. Opportunities to learn.

🗣 My communication style

I am comfortable speaking with colleagues at all levels. I can be persuasive and assertive, adapting my approach to fit the needs of any given situation.

😃 Qualities I value

Being motivated, proactive, reliable, accountable, responsible, and trustworthy.

⚙️ What are some of your best / worst work habits?

I will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

😒 Pet peeves

At work? Poor communication or lack of clear instructions. Being micromanaged.

🧐 What do people misunderstand about me

That I am very confident and can speak in front of any crowd. I actually feel uncomfortable and anxious about public speaking.

💡 Fun fact about me

I have watched the summer solstice sunrise inside the Stonehenge ring of stones.

🍴 Favorite Food

Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese, Greek, Thai, and Vietnamese. I love my burgers and steaks. Do ice cream and popcorn count as food?

🎶 Favorite Music

Before, I only listened to R&B, pop, and a bit of alternative music. But now, I also enjoy electronic music.

🎥 Favorite Movie

There are no particular favorites. I love comedy, adventure, action, and spy movies.

🦸 If you could be any superhero, who would it be and why?

Buttercup. Powerpuff Girls are considered superheroes, right?

💃 Hobbies / Interests outside of work

Beauty. Food. Outdoor activities: biking, hiking, going to the beach, and dance and music festivals. Traveling, of course.

Location

Taipei City, Taiwan

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Work style

How I prefer to work

Office

Morning

Mostly in a team

Qualities I value in my colleagues

  • Efficiency
  • work ethic
  • reliability
  • adaptability
  • self-motivation

My communication style

  • Open
  • assertive
  • direct
  • proactive
  • transparent

My pet peeves

  • Poor communication
  • inconsiderateness
  • unreliability
  • laziness
  • micromanagement

Personal Q&A

  • If you didn't have this job, what would you be doing instead?

    Makeup artist. Or still a business manager at a bank.